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SAPPHIRE – A1103726

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This dog is one of many animals in the NYC Animal Care Center and he/she became at risk the moment they entered the doors. Fosters/adopters save lives and this dog will soon be out of time! Do not wait for this animal to appear on the At Risk List! Start sharing and advocating now. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, message the Urgent help desk at [email protected] and they will help answer any questions you may have.

SAPPHIRE – A1103726

**SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

SPAYED FEMALE, TAN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/14/2017, From NY 10026, DueOut Date 02/17/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

Weight 60.0

A volunteer writes:

“Sapphire” seems far too serious a name for a girl this silly though sparkle and shine she does. To look at this 3 year-old beauty is to see a work of art. A splash of cow-print here, a smattering of freckles there, and white caps on all four legs and the tip of her tail for good measure. But while art is meant to be admired from afar Sapphire is made for fun and games. The moment her stockinged foot hits that first blade of green grass she has but one word on her mind and that’s “PLAY.”  And play she does bouncing from a squeaky toy to a ball, bounding from a ball to a bone, and taunting you with a stuffed, orange carrot (her chosen favorite), nearly letting you grab it then skipping gleefully and boastfully away. But don’t be fooled. Our pretty, precocious princess also minds her manners. She sits for her treats and walks well on leash even respectfully pausing before each flight as you descend a set of stairs. A priceless jewel, a coveted masterpiece, or adorable canine royalty, one thing is for certain. Sapphire is a treasure. And treasure her you will. Sapphire is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: None   2/14/17

Unaltered Female, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:  2/15/17

Look: 1. Dog  jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity:  1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag: 3. Dog jumps up and grabs leash, mouths assessor, takes time to settle.

Squeeze 1:   2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Squeeze 2:  2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place his body between you and the toy.

Summary: Sapphire was social throughout her assessment but displayed a high level of mouthing with moderate pressure and jumping up.  These behaviors appeared to be done in an attention seeking, playful manner.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

2/16: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Sapphire is solicitous and playful.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/14/17

During her initial medical exam Sapphire allowed handling

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Sapphire so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment.  In the care center, she has displayed a high level of activity.  During her assessment, she jumped up moderately on the assessor, the jumping appeared to be aimed at getting closer to the assessor and soliciting attention.  She is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below)

_X_No young children (under 5): Due to her high level of arousal when playing and how quick she is to put her mouth on people when excited, we recommend a home without young children.

Potential challenges:

_X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.)

_X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Sapphire was mouthy throughout the assessment, at times applying a moderate amount of pressure, and is quick to put her teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking or play behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention whenever Sapphire puts teeth on skin. She should be rewarded with attention and treats when she stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways.)

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

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